Chapter 1071 - 1047: Prestige Amidst Chaos

Chapter 1071: Chapter 1047: Prestige Amidst Chaos

Anning found Princess Fengyang’s thoughts unsurprising.

She had also experienced much of modern society.

The ideas of modern society’s young women are all sorts of peculiar. Some indeed prefer not to marry, not to tie themselves down but to savor lifelong romances.

Others think about earning more money, and raising a little puppy with that money seems quite good.

Anning thinks Princess Fengyang is probably one of those girls.

Having traversed many worlds, Anning has gained deep insights into many things.

She doesn’t have rigid expectations for her children either, as long as they don’t commit any crimes or cross her bottom line, everything else is negotiable.

Even if Princess Fengyang were to have a few young men in tow, as long as they consent and Princess Fengyang doesn’t forcibly take civilian men, Anning wouldn’t mind; she might even quietly clean up any messes Princess Fengyang causes.

Princess Fengyang happily left Fengqi Palace.

When Xiao Yuan returned, Anning told him about this matter.

Upon hearing that Princess Fengyang doesn’t wish to marry but wants to raise puppies, Xiao Yuan immediately laughed, "Indeed, she’s my daughter. This thought is great; this thought is truly wonderful. Why should our well-raised girl be married off to others? It displeases me to think about it. Fengyang is fine like this, she should stay at home, happy and carefree for life. Anyway, we can afford it."

Anning chuckled, "Do you plan for all your daughters not to marry?"

Xiao Yuan became serious, "Of course, it would be good, but... if they want to marry, I won’t stop them. If they don’t, I won’t force them. We worked hard to establish Jiangshan, first to let the common people live better lives, and second to free our children from mundane rituals and allow them more happiness."

"Alright, I understand, I understand."

Anning hugged Xiao Yuan, "You are always like this, a total daughter-fan."

Xiao Yuan hurriedly denied, "I’m not a daughter-fan, I’m a wife-fan."

Anning then mentioned starting a newspaper.

Xiao Yuan thought for a moment, "Let Fengyang give it a try. It’s rare for a child to have ambition; we shouldn’t dampen her spirits. Let her try it, and if there’s anything she doesn’t do well, we’ll correct it. With us watching, she won’t make too big a mistake."

Speaking of this, Xiao Yuan then mentioned Ms. Chen’s visit, "Dong Da has hidden her away at the manor; we’ll wait and see. If he still cares for Ms. Chen and wants those two children, Le Yang’s marriage to him is off. With a wolf-like Ms. Chen, her children are bound to be foolish and malicious. I won’t feel at ease letting our Le Yang live with someone like that."

Anning said, "If Dong Da is truly unable to see clearly, even if Le Yang cries and pleads on the ground, I won’t let her marry him."

Dong Da visited the manor to meet Ms. Chen.

Dong Da was in a foul mood all the way there.

His heart was full of anger.

He didn’t think Ms. Chen cared about marital or parental bonds.

He guessed Ms. Chen hasn’t been living well, and now that she knows he’s titled Marquis, she’s come hoping for a better life.

A woman who can’t share wealth, much less withstand hardship, Dong Da completely disregarded her now.

When Xiao Yuan was reclaiming Jiangnan, Dong Da, being a commander, was also there in battle.

During this time, Princess Le Yang stayed by Xiao Yuan’s side; throughout the lengthy war, Dong Da and Princess Le Yang got to interact regularly, sometimes exchanging fresh items or chatting amid battle.

Even during those brief exchanges, Dong Da was drawn to Princess Le Yang’s character and manner.

He genuinely liked Princess Le Yang.

Honestly, who wouldn’t like a girl like Le Yang?

Beautiful, of noble birth, gentle in character, learned and courteous, well-informed, and most importantly, Princess Le Yang treated Dong Da kindly.

A girl so good, always thinking about Dong Da, taking care of him everywhere, how could he not be moved and fall for such a girl?

Now Dong Da’s thoughts are entirely occupied by Princess Le Yang.

But at this very moment, Ms. Chen and her children appear, causing chaos for him.

Dong Da understands, if he has any dealings with Ms. Chen, Princess Le Yang would absolutely call off the engagement, she would never marry him.

Even if Princess Le Yang were willing to proceed with the marriage, Your Majesty wouldn’t allow it.

Dong Da decided, he needed to cut ties swiftly and send Ms. Chen away.

As for his children, Dong Da didn’t want anything from them either.

When he found Chen Family, his children spoke harshly, saying in front of everyone that he was unworthy of Ms. Chen, unworthy of being their father. At that time, they decisively severed their ties.

Now that the ties are severed, why come back?

Dong Da was deep in messy thoughts as he finally reached the manor.

As soon as he entered, he saw Ms. Chen, tied up.

Ms. Chen saw Dong Da and immediately began to cry, "Husband, husband, make them release me. Husband, I’ve missed you so much."

The two children also called, "Dad, Dad, we’ve come looking for you, take us home, we’re starving, I..."

Dong Da’s face was dark, "Liu San."

A guard immediately stepped forward, "Marquis, your command."

Dong Da pointed at Ms. Chen, "I recall she’s married into Xu Family, right?"

Liu San chuckled, "Indeed, I also remember. She’s definitely married into Xu Family, and these two are Xu Family’s young master and miss; they’ve even changed their surname to Xu."

Dong Da laughed in anger, "Since they’re Xu Family’s wife and children, then what sort of farce is this? This Marquis does not remember where these supposed wife and children appeared from; I haven’t even gotten married."

Liu San bowed and said, "Isn’t it so, Marquis was appointed Prince Consort by Your Majesty, soon to wed Princess Le Yang; not just anyone can climb that high."

Ms. Chen looked at Dong Da, her face red with anger, "Dong, you heartless, soulless man, you aren’t human. For riches and glory, you abandoned your wife and children. To marry the princess, you’ll do anything; I’m telling you, the marriage to the princess is impossible."

Dong Da’s children also screamed, "Dad, you cannot forsake us, we are your flesh and blood, you must support us. Do not marry the princess..."

Ms. Chen shouted once more, "The princess can enter the house as a concubine. She can offer me tea, I..."

Upon hearing this, Dong Da kicked Ms. Chen, tossing her over.

If Ms. Chen had said anything else, Dong Da might have tolerated it, but suggesting Le Yang be concubine and serve her tea? That was an insult to Le Yang; Dong Da would absolutely not tolerate it.

"Audacious! The princess is noble; not someone a vile wench like you can disgrace."

Dong Da shouted, "Liu San, take them back to Xu Family. Tell Xu Family Head that this Marquis says that this woman, having gone to Xu Family, is now a Xu Family person in life, a Xu Family ghost in death. If Xu Family cannot keep them, and they run out again, don’t blame this Marquis for being merciless."